April 23, 2013

Meatballs & Veggies

My mom used to make this when we were younger. I hated it. My brother still hates it. I like it now though and so does Mike. It's really easy to make and relatively inexpensive too. Also, you can either use store bought meatballs or make your own.


meatballs
1 package julienne potatoes
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 1/3 cups milk
1 bag frozen mixed veggies


Mix potatoes, sauce mix, butter, water, milk and veggies in a pan. Heat to boiling. Stir frequently. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes. Place meatballs on top. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Makes 4-6 servings.






April 22, 2013

Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes & Hot Dogs

This is a recipe I had in my recipe box. I love hot dogs so this was right up my alley.


5.25 oz box au gratin potatoes
5 oz box scalloped potatoes
hot dogs

Mix potatoes as instructed on box.  Combine the two potatoes in the crock pot. 


Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Mix in hot dogs and cook on low for 4-5 hours. 


Pretty simple and very delicious!  I wasn't sure if you were supposed to cook the potatoes first because it didn't say that on my recipe card first, I did cook one box and the other I didn't and I couldn't tell a difference in taste so I would say you don't have to. Also for next time I would cut up my hot dogs before putting them into the crock pot.  

April 18, 2013

Salsa Chicken Tacos

I've had this recipe on my monthly menu for a while, but I kept skipping over it for some reason. I'm glad I finally decided to make it. It was so good. In the original recipe she serves it over rice. I thought since it was more of a mexican-ish meal that I would put it on a taco shell. Good choice!


1 pound chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 cup sour cream


Place chicken, salsa, cream of chicken, and taco seasoning in crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Shred chicken and return to crock pot. Cook a while longer until warm. 


We all liked it. Even Marley who has become a very picky eater lately. 


April 16, 2013

Pizza Tot Casserole

I found this recipe for pizza tot casserole here.  Sounds interesting doesn't it?!


1lb. ground beef
1 jar pizza sauce
10-15 slices pepperoni, chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 bag frozen tator tots

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brown ground beef and drain grease. Mix in pizza sauce and pepperoni. Heat for a few minutes. 


Pour meat mixture into bottom of 9x13 dish. Cover with mozzarella and tater tots. 


Bake at 425 for 30 minutes or until tots are crispy.